The flu is a prominent illness that plagues anywhere from 5 to 20% of people each year. The flu season coincides with common cold season, which affects about 1 billion people a year, and sometimes it can be hard to differentiate between the flu and the common cold. The common cold can last for a while, and the flu can last for about a week, however there is no cure for the common cold. The flu can be treated and cured so long as it is caught and diagnosed early enough.… Read More...